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Lemon & Mint
Decode Label Safety Score
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This beverage mix contains a significant amount of added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern, especially for children. The presence of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a color additive is a notable safety concern, as EFSA has concluded it can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns when ingested. While other ingredients are generally benign, the combination of high sugar and the specific food additive raises caution for regular consumption, particularly for vulnerable groups.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Vitamin C
High added sugar; contains Titanium Dioxide (E171) food additive
This beverage mix lists sugar as its primary ingredient, contributing to a high overall sugar content. It also contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), a color additive that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed unsafe for consumption due to potential genotoxicity. This makes the product less suitable for frequent use, especially for children and those seeking to avoid controversial food additives.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 95 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Natural Colors (Curcumin, Titanium Dioxide, Carotene (E 160a(iii))) is declared.
Declared allergens: Soy
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for beverage. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains a high amount of added sugar, which should be limited in the diets of young children to prevent dental issues and promote healthy eating habits.
Other audiences
LimitContains Titanium Dioxide (E171), which EFSA has deemed unsafe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns. Consider limiting consumption for all age groups.
Why the score is capped
Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171) — which EFSA concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive, because genotoxicity could not be ruled out. (Safe on skin: this concern is specific to swallowing it.)
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains Vitamin C, an essential nutrient
Uses natural colors like Curcumin and Beta-carotene
Watch out for
High in added sugar, which should be consumed in moderation
Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), a food additive with genotoxicity concerns when ingested
Specific natural flavour compounds are not disclosed
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Titanium Dioxide (E171)
EFSA concluded in 2021 that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive, citing genotoxicity concerns, and the EU banned its use in food from August 2022. It is still used in some cosmetics where skin absorption is the concern. Indian regulations are under review.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA 2021; EU Regulation 2022/63
Titanium Dioxide: regulation, sources and other products →Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), which EFSA concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns when ingested. This concern is specific to swallowing it and does not apply to its safe use on skin.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The nutrition information is provided per 100g, and a 200ml serving size is mentioned, but the density of the product is not provided, so the calorie content per 200ml cannot be accurately calculated from the per 100g data.
The ingredients list only natural colors (Curcumin, Titanium Dioxide, Carotene, E141), supporting the claim of no artificial colors.
The ingredients list only natural flavors (Lime, Lemon, Mint), supporting the claim of no artificial flavors.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Sugar
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Acid (Citric Acid)
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Natural FlavorsNatural Flavors (Lime, Lemon, Mint)(Contain Soya)
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Salt
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Thickener (Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose)
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Anticaking Agent (Tricalcium Phosphate)
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Natural Colors (Curcumin, Titanium Dioxide, Carotene (E 160a(iii)))
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Vitamin C
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Natural Derived Color (E141) synthetic colourCopper chlorophyllin (INS 141)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 391 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 95 g |
| Total Sugars | 95 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 36 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Lemon & Mint?
The label of Lemon & Mint lists 9 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Acid (Citric Acid), Natural Flavours, Salt, Thickener (Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose), Anticaking Agent (Tricalcium Phosphate), Natural Colors (Curcumin, Titanium Dioxide, Carotene (E 160a(iii))), Vitamin C, Natural Derived Color (E141). Flagged by the analysis: Natural Colors (Curcumin, Titanium Dioxide, Carotene (E 160a(iii))).
Is Lemon & Mint safe to eat?
Lemon & Mint scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This beverage mix lists sugar as its primary ingredient, contributing to a high overall sugar content. It also contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), a color additive that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed unsafe for consumption due to potential genotoxicity. This makes the product less suitable for frequent use, especially for children and those seeking to avoid controversial food additives.
Why does Lemon & Mint score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High in added sugar, which should be consumed in moderation. Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), a food additive with genotoxicity concerns when ingested. Specific natural flavour compounds are not disclosed.
Who should avoid Lemon & Mint?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding high added sugar; Avoiding Titanium Dioxide (E171) food additive; Sensitive to food additives.
Is Lemon & Mint suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Lemon & Mint contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (the pack’s allergen statement). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Lemon & Mint contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Lemon & Mint high in sugar?
Yes — 95 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Lemon & Mint pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "98 Kcal per 200 ml glass" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Lemon & Mint vegetarian?
Lemon & Mint is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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